Costa Rica is a federal republic with a strong constitution that has led to over 59 successive years of democratic government. It is fast becoming a major destination for ex-patriates from the United States looking for a stable Latin American country with a relatively inexpensive lifestyle.

Located on the Central American isthmus, it reaches from the Caribbean Sea in the East to the Pacific Ocean on the West. Costa Rica’s natural beauty ranges from the Caribbean beaches to craters of still steaming volcanoes such as “Volcan Poa”. It is bordered on the North by Nicaragua and on the South by Panama.

Costa Rica’s official language is Spanish but the coastal city of Limon is also home to speakers of Mekatelyu, a creole of English.

Tourism is growing at a fast pace, and Puerto Limon serves as the major entry destination for cruise lines.